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AA08 BDX

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,302 mi
Last recorded114,302 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 BDX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 114,302 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 114,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 96,087 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 96,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity Both (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 91,643 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 May 2018 91,643 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres cracking

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2017 83,687 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leaks

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rears (2.7.3)

Fail 10 May 2017 83,687 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leaks

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rears (2.7.3)

Pass 11 May 2016 74,191 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases To back box (7.1.2)

Chip in windscreen

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 May 2016 74,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases To back box (7.1.2)

Chip in windscreen

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 64,402 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 64,402 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2014 53,322 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 43,191 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 34,486 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 26,902 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?

Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
5,229
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,075,660
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 835,831
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 597,639
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 535,815
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 493,740
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 422,813
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AA08 BDX is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 61,061 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 835,831 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AA08 BDX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 18 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AA08 BDX is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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